Fire Fighting Interview Question Part - 2

 

 Fire Fighting Interview

 

 

1)  What is the two main types of fire alarm system?

1. Automatic
2. Manual

2)  How does self closing fire door operate?

It is held open by a fusible link, when this fuses due to heat, a weight or spring closes the door.

3)  In case of fire what essential pieces of knowledge are necessary as regards escape?

1. The Sound of the alarm.
2. The means of escape and route to follow.

4)  Which color should a fire exit sign be?

 

     White symbols on a green background.

5)  What action should you take if you discover a fire?

1. Raise the alarm
2. Get everyone out
3. Attack the fire  

6)  If gas cylinders are involved in a fire, what action should you take?

       Remove them, or cool them down with water.

7)  How is an automatic sprinkler system triggered?

    By the heat from a fire bursting a quartzoid glass bulb thus releasing contained water pressure towards the fire area.

8)  If a person clothes catch fire, what do you do?

     Roll them in a blanket or use a non-asphyxiant extinguisher.

9)  Name the fire extinguishing agents which are used on electrical fires?

1. CO2
2. Dry Powder.
3. Sand.